Coordinating TeamMauricio Chacón | Associate Pastor for FuenteBrandon Gaide | Associate Pastor for Next GenGinny Glass | Communications & Media Dir.Meliza Gómez | Contemporary Music Dir.Alf Halvorson | Senior Pastor Charles Hausmann | Traditional Music Dir.Kristin Huffman | Associate Pastor for OutreachBrett Hurst | Relationships MinisterChristyn Knoop | Adult Ministries Dir.Gena Kooken | Sr. Leadership Ministry Coor.Laura Miller | Youth Ministries Dir.Rick Myers | Associate Pastor for CaringRachel Poysky | Children’s Ministries Dir.Becky Riggs | Business AdministratorDave Steane | Executive Pastor & Head of StaffKathryn White | Coordinating Music Dir.Karen Winship | Human Resources Dir.

Dave Peterson | Pastor Emeritus Gary Bowker | Pastor Emeritus

MDPC FoundationFor information, contact Business Administrator Becky Riggs at briggs@mdpc.org or 713-953-2570.

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Information CentersThe ParishA new Sunday class dedicated to growing together in our understanding of God and His purposes for our lives. Open to all young adults. Starts next week, so everyone will be new!Starts next Sunday, April 24 | 11:15 AM | Room 101

Graduation LuncheonGraduates and their families are invited to join MDPC Youth for a luncheon honoring the class of 2016. This event is open to the class of 2016 and immediate families. Sunday, May 1 | 12:15 PM | High School Room | $12/person; Free for graduatesRegister by April 24: youth.mdpc.org

Mission: BudapestWe’re seeking young adult and college-aged travelers to visit an MDPC partner in Budapest for a week of street outreach and fellowship with young Hungarians interested in hearing about Jesus. The coffeehouse worship service tops off our week in this beautiful city.Trip Dates: July 23-30, 2016 | Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, June 15Contact Amy Delgado: adelgado@mdpc.org or 713-490-9565

Building Conf ident FamiliesA dynamic program that equips parents to build harmonious families. Learn to encourage kids to succeed, how to deal with family stress, and more. Childcare for infants through teens.Thursdays through May 19 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Room 213To register or with questions, contact Nimia Tillmann (nimia.tillmann@pchas.org, 713-490-9570).

Indoor Camping Where You’d Least Expect ItVolunteers are needed this summer! Camp For All 2U hospital camps bring the camp experi-ence indoors and in-town for campers who can’t travel easily. Canoeing, archery, s’mores, zips—you name it, it’s happening! Volunteers can work mornings, afternoons, or the entire day.Camps in or near the Medical Center: July 11-15, July 25-29, August 8-12More details and volunteer requirements are at outreach.mdpc.org.

Faith In Practice Women’s Luncheon: Fullness of JoyProceeds benefit medical mission trips serving the poor of Guatemala. Speakers share personal stories of how patients in Guatemala have changed their lives as FIP volunteers. Ladies, come early to shop the Mercado for authentic Guatemalan handicrafts, including jewelry and art.Thursday, May 5 | Market at 10:30 AM, Luncheon 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Hotel ZaZaTo reserve your table or tickets, visit faithinpractice.org/womensluncheon.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

You Will Be My Disciples When...

1 Peter 3:13-17 | Dave Steane Preaching

The White Rose is in Memory of• Jane Wren, who passed away March 29, 2016.• Ellie Kaptain, who passed away April 7, 2016.• Emmy Harper, who passed away April 9, 2016.

The Red Rose is in Honor of• Lawson Tee and Beau Tinsley Porter, born March 29, 2016, to Megan and James Porter. They are the grandchildren of Mary and Ralph Wheeler.

Ministry Partners 2016This week, we ask that you please pray for these partners in ministry that MDPC assists with your support:

W EEK LY FI NA NCIA L U PDATEOperating Income 2016 Budget $ 11,050,000Expected Income to Date $ 2,187,445Actual Income to Date $ 2,461,029Current Income Surplus $ 273,585Your giving supports Faith In Practice: Doctors, dentists, nurses, and other health care professionals volunteer their time for medical mission trips, min-istering to the physical and spiritual needs of the poor in Central America. >

ESCAPE Family Resource Center works to prevent child abuse and neglect by provid-ing intervention, education, and support programs to fami-lies in crisis. It teaches families techniques to prevent violence in the home, especially the emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of children. learntoparent.org

Faithful Fathering encourages and equips dads to become the true heroes of the next genera-tion by sensitizing men and their families to the impact a father has on his children. Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures are encouraged to establish the legacy of rearing a godly generation.faithfulfathering.org

Faith In Practice works to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in Guatemala through short-term medical mis-sion trips and health education. The doctors, nurses, and dentists who volunteer on these missions are called by God to demonstrate the love and compassion that is a sign of His pres-ence among us. faithinpractice.org

What is the Desire of

Your Heart?

The Well: Women's speaker series

Wednesday, April 276:30-8:00 PM • Chapel

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4

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Elementary

Food, fun, more fun, and more

food...You don’t wanna miss it!

Bring your friends!

4th & 5th GradeThis Friday, April 22

6:00-8:30 PM | The Galaxy

MDPC Summer Celebration 2016

Summer Celebration 2016MDPC’s version of Vacation Bible School

July 11-15 • 9:30 AM-12:30 PMFor children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Preschool children can attend if a parent volunteers.

Registration is open at sc.mdpc.org!

MDPC offers lots of great classes and activities for all ages— children, youth, and adults. Pick something and jump in!

Contact REACH at reach@mdpc.org or 713-490-9564, or visit reach.mdpc.org to see all the fun camps and classes offered this summer.

MDPC REACH SummerRecreation Ministry

MDPC MornIng WorshIp

8:30 & 9:45 aM servIces

11:15 aM TradITIonal servIce

11:15 aM spanIsh servIce

5:00 PM fIfTh servIce

*Please stand if able. CCLI # 182374

PRELuDE Choral No. 1 in E César Franck (1822-1890)

WELCoME AnD CALL To WoRSHIP Dave Steane

CHoRAL InTRoIT Let a Joyful Song Arise! Carl Nygard (b.1947)

*HyMn oF PRAISE Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing #356; Vs. 1, 2, 3 | Nettleton

*PRAyER oF ConFESSIon AnD ASSuRAnCE Christyn Knoop

*AFFIRMATIon oF FAITH The Apostles' Creed

*CongREgATIonAL RESPonSE The Gloria Patri Hymn #579

AnTHEM Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace Mary McDonald

oFFERToRy Go Ye Into All The World David Stanley York (1920-2010)

MESSAgE you Will Be My Disciples When… Dave Steane

*HyMn oF RESPonSE My Faith Looks Up to Thee #385; Vs. 1, 2 | Olivet

PoSTLuDE Finale from Symphonie No. 1 Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

MDPC's Fuente Hispanic Ministries worships in the Chapel. For more information on Spanish-language and bilingual community events and programs, visit fuente.mdpc.org.

MDPC's Fifth Service is a worshipping community that encourages a more casual atmosphere and an intimate worship experience. Join them Sundays in the Chapel. Visit fifthservice.mdpc.org for more info.

WELCoME Dave Steane (8:30), Meliza Gómez (9:45)

*SongS oF PRAISE

*PRAyER oF ConFESSIon & ASSuRAnCE Christyn Knoop (8:30), Kyle Collins (9:45)

Song oF RESPonSE (8:30)

gIFTS oF gRATITuDE Christyn Knoop (8:30), Brandon Gaide (9:45)

MESSAgE you Will Be My Disciples When… Dave Steane

RESPonSE oF THE PEoPLE

Musicians in these services: Joe Gavito, guitar; Gracco Contreras and Meliza Gómez, worship leaders; Craig Gysler, keys; Asher Pudlo, drums; Dennis Whittaker, bass

Musicians in this service: Charles Hausmann, Sanctuary Choir conductor; Kathryn White, organ

VISIToRS: If you are visiting MDPC today, we are delighted that you have come to worship with us! Allow us to welcome you personally at the Connection Center located in the Sanctuary Lobby.

InTERESTED In MEMBERSHIP? For inquiries on how to become a member of MDPC, contact Diann Turet at dturet@mdpc.org and join one of our New Member Classes that run throughout the year.

Today we continue our sermon series, Sent by the Savior. Following the resurrection of Jesus, the Lord Jesus said to His disciples, “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I

also send you” (John 20:21). Jesus was sent into this world to show humanity what God is really like, and to call people to repentance and faith. Likewise, we have been given that same mis-sion; to engage the world in which we live and point people to the One who forgives, heals, and restores.

Our passage today is from 1 Peter 3:13-17. The Apostle Peter wrote to Christians who were suffering because of their faith in Christ, and because the Christian lifestyle was contrary to the culture of the day. This suffering included insults, slanderous accusations, beatings, and social ostracism. To this, Peter encouraged these suffering Christians to, “be prepared to make a de-fense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.”

• Inverse13,Peteraskedaquestion:Whoistheretoharmyouifyouarezealousforwhatisgood?Whatarethethingsaboutwhichyouarezealous?Howdoesthiszealgettranslatedintoaction?Howhasyourzealgottenyouintotrouble?

• Peteraddedinverse14:Butevenifyousufferforrighteousnesssake,youwillbeblessed.Inwhat ways can people suffer for righteousness sake? How have you seen or personally experi-encedthis?Whatdoesthissufferinglooklike?

• Christiansareencouragedtobepreparedtomakeadefense…forthehopethatisinyou.WhatdoesitmeantoyouforaChristianstobeprepared?Whataboutmakeadefense?Inwhatwayscanyoubebetterpreparedtomakeadefense?WhatisthehopethatPetermen-tioned in this text?

• Peterlistedthreecharacteristicsthatshouldaccompanythisdefense:gentleness,respect,and a good conscience. How can these come into play when a person makes a defense for something he/she believes to be true? How might the outcome be different if the defense was marked with aggression, disrespect, and a lack of integrity?

• Inverse16weread,“…thosewhorevileyourgoodbehaviorinChristwillbeputtoshame.”WeoftenhearofChristiansbeingmockedandridiculed.Inwhatwaysmightthesemockersbe put to shame by the good behavior in Christ?

• Verse17seemcounterintuitive:“Foritisbetter,ifGodshouldwillitso,thatyousufferfordoingwhatisrightratherthandoingwhatiswrong.”Whatexamplesofthiscometomind?In what ways have you personally experienced this?

• Identifyoneprinciplefromthispassagethatyouintendtoapplytoyourlife.What’sthefirstpracticalstepyou’lltaketoputitintoaction?

5.Jesusgoesontosayinverse35,“BythiseveryonewillknowthatyouareMydisciples,ifyouhaveloveforoneanother.”WhydoesHeusetheword“if”?Whatchoicesdowehave?

6.Jesusalsoseemstosuggestinverse35thatthedefiningcharacteristicofbeingHisdiscipleislove. In other words, our love for each other lets the world know that we are disciples of Je-sus.WhathappenswhenChristiansaren’tlovingtowardeachother?Howmightourwitnessto Christ suffer?

7. If people know about Jesus through you, what are they seeing or learning about Jesus from your life and relationships?

8. As we go through Denominational Discernment, I am not suggesting that people not have stronglyheldpositions.But,accordingtoJesus,ourpostureoflovemightbejustas,orevenmore, important than our positions. Do you agree or disagree? Over the door at the YMCA in Jerusalem is the statement: “In the essential, unity; in the non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity [love].” Can you/we commit to that during our time of Discernment?

You Will Be My Disciples When...1 Peter 3:13-17Executive Pastor Dave Steane Preaching

Sunday,April17,2016Digging deeper